John Asuncion brings a calm, practical approach to therapy.
01About John
John Asuncion brings a calm, practical approach to therapy. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or major life changes. He also supports people facing trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, and work-related stress.
John holds LCPC, which is the Maine Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential, and LMHC, the New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, and he has 15 years of clinical experience.
Background and approach
John focuses on building a collaborative relationship where clients feel heard and understood. He tends to use Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person’s lead and create a space for honest conversation. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when clear strategies are needed to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
In sessions John listens for practical patterns that keep problems going. He helps people identify small, doable steps to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines like sleep and eating. He also helps clients notice strengths they may overlook and use those strengths to solve current problems.
John’s work reflects experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and a background that includes trauma, identity and self-esteem concerns, substance use, and crisis care. He uses that experience to tailor plans that match each person’s real life and goals. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused, but paced to each person’s needs.
John supports people as they develop coping skills, rebuild routines, and move toward clearer decision making and better daily functioning.
02Credentials
- LMHC (New York)
- License 004840 · expires May 2026
- LCPC (Maine)
- License CC5471 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1669603791 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Methods John names
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04Online support
How John Uses Client-Centered and CBT Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through identity, self-esteem, grief, or relationship worries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills for changing thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and coping with stressful life changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. John will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then recommend steps that match those aims. That collaborative planning can mix gentle listening with practical skills so therapy fits real life.
Online sessions offer flexibility and multiple ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts between sessions or use brief exchanges when a full call is not possible. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does John commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, bipolar, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
What is John’s therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, client-centered style and combines that with practical CBT strategies when helpful. Sessions mix listening, reflection, and step-by-step skill building.
What background does he bring to sessions?
John has 15 years of clinical experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings and has supported people with trauma, substance use, identity concerns, and crisis management.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds ME LCPC and NY LMHC credentials and practices from New York.
In which languages can sessions be offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
John offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and starting therapy work?
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